Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

DEXTER (DEXC1)

Lat: 37.83888°NLon: 118.77189°WElev: 7981.0ft.

NA

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Benton CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:56am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:56am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 15. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 15. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Very windy.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Very windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Very windy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Benton CA
 37.76°N 118.71°W (Elev. 10003 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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